Douglas A-1E Skyraider Art Print by Darryl Legg
A Very Welcome Sight - The Douglas Skyraider
A hangover from the piston-engine era, the Douglas A-1E Skyraider was still proving its worth long after jets had taken over the majority of duties. In Vietnam, the United States Air Force used the “Sandy” in the vital role of rescue escort (RESCORT), protecting downed airmen and the helicopters sent to retrieve them. Its heavy armour, long loiter time, and ability to carry a vast load of weapons made it perfectly suited to the task. Flying low and often under intense fire, Skyraider pilots displayed remarkable courage. The rugged “Spad,” as it was also known, became a legend of the war - an enduring symbol of bravery, endurance, and dedication to comrades in peril.
In Darryl Legg's Aviation Art Print a Douglas A-1E Skyraider flies on a low-level RESCORT mission over Vietnam, while a HH-3 'Jolly Green Giant' helicopter waits close by
Our Print's Specifications
- Limited edition— only 50 prints in total
- Reproduced on 285 gsm matt fine art paper with lightfast inks to ensure longevity.
- Image size 17" x 11.25" (431mm x 286mm)
- Paper size 20" x 14.5" (508mm x 368mm)
